Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Baker and Packager Associate

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 2 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago

Line Cooks/Prep Cooks/Dishwashers Needed - Hiring Immediately! Ted's Montana Grill isn't your ordinary restaurant, so we aren't looking for ordinary people. While we're Premium, Polished and...

Cook

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago

**What you'll be doing:** + Quality and portion control + Food preparation + Creative food presentation + Maintaining kitchen + Ensuring food is stored properly + Following safe food handling policies...

Food Service Worker

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 30954 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Community Meals **Brand:** Trio-Community-Meals **State:** Florida (US-FL) **The Role...

Utility Worker

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 3 days ago

Utility Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 30955 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Community Meals **Brand:** Trio-Community-Meals **State:** Florida (US-FL) **The Role at a...

Prep Cook- Wakulla Springs

  • Wakulla Springs, FL (17 miles from Tallahassee, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wakulla Springs, FL (17 miles from Tallahassee, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Compensation Amount: 15.00 USD Hourly Job Summary: The prep Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing food for the chefs to cook Job Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepare and cook...

Experienced Restaurant Cook

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago

Are you an experienced restaurant cook? Experienced in cooking for large facilities? This is your position! The right cooks for this position will have good attendance and be on time and...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 7 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Dishwasher - NE Tallahassee Chilis

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 8 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Dishwasher - NE Tallahassee Chili's

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 8 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Prep Cook

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 9 days ago

Work and Perks POSITION SUMMARY The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the kitchen team with various cooking tasks....

Dishwasher

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 9 days ago

Work and Perks POSITION SUMMARY The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning all dishes, silverware, glassware, utensils, and pots/pans, as well as providing support to other areas of the BOH. This...

Dishwasher

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 11 days ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 11 days ago

Cook II Location: CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 48438001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the interview...

Cook II

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 12 days ago

Location Name: CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 48438001 Location ID: 48438001 Cook II Location: CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 48438001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days,...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Tallahassee, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Tallahassee, FL
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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